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DX56 BZV

2006 Yamaha V Max

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

40,087 mi
Last recorded40,087 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha V Max8,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 BZV
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2026 40,087 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 May 2025 39,364 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 38,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 38,416 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 38,416 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 38,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 37,274 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 36,916 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 34,779 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 34,779 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 34,184 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2015 31,209 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 27,225 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 17,238 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 16,977 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 16,977 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 14,837 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 11,527 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 11,527 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 10,470 miles

screw in rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2010 6,956 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2009 3,541 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 3,541 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha V Max?

Based on 5,093 MOT tests across 454 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
516
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
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DX56 BZV is a 2006 Yamaha V Max in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha V Max models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 8,730 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha V Max fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX56 BZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha V Max typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha V Max is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DX56 BZV registered?

DX56 BZV is a 2006 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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